Last week had three days in the mid to high 60's and really sunny. I misted all of my cacti that had not been watered since October or so. I kick myself for not taking before photos, because I can't tell for sure if plants reacted or not. But a few Echinocereus, Sulcorebutia arenacea, and my Lophoph...

K.W. I too am glad you are back.

Hummingbird? in the second photo.

That's it. Thanks very much. I have to learn how to search for images.

I spray to give just a little bit of water. I have dribbled some on plants as well. This is only for the very first waterings when it is still not reliably above 50F during the day and for sure not above 50 F at night. Once they are growing, I give them solid soakings every time I water. All next we...

Here's another pretty common plant, I think. I don't remember where I got it. It may have come along as a hitchhiker on some succulents I bought maybe 10 years ago. It is outdoor winter hardy in my cold/wet winter areas. I've been growing it in shallow pots. I have been looking at photo's online and...

I usually spray my plants a few times before watering for the first time of the season. I have cacti that are kept cold and dry in my garage over winter. They can see temps below 0F. They are outside now for over a month on days where it is not raining. Temps are still able to get to freezing still ...

It sounds like you are thinking of making layers in your pot. That is not correct. You need to mix your potting mix thoroughly.

Life happens Adi. We all have to set our priorities. I understand.

keith wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:12 am Opps I meant gypsum I add Gypsum granules to potting soil for certain desert cactus. Dolomite where did I get that from ?

Thanks Jerry

It comes with old age Keith! I'm finding some similar bloopers.

Many growers add dolomite to the soil for limestone native cactus. Dolomite is calcium sulfate wont change the PH at least that's what Ive been told. Hi Keith. Dolomite is Calcium-Magnesium Carbonate. It has almost the same liming power as pure Limestone-Calcium Carbonate. It will raise pH in potti...

Looks like a Bonsai in the making!

Glad to help.

Steve Johnson you wrote : "You're contending with years of compacted soil, and water is the only way to loosen it. Swish the roots around in a container of water, then gently tease the soil out of the roots with a blunt instrument like a q-tip handle, knitting needle, etc. If roots come out in...

I know I'm not directly answering your questions. I'm not 100% sure as I don't usually use chemical herbicides. But, can you paint the herbicide on the target grass rather than spraying? Bigger question: can you edge the beds with a root/runner barrier to prevent the beds getting overrun by the gras...